Full Body Red Light Therapy
Fuel your cells with the power of light.
Five therapeutic wavelengths — 633nm, 660nm, 810nm, 850nm, and 940nm — delivered full-body to drive cellular repair, collagen synthesis, and mitochondrial energy production at the most fundamental biological level.
Red and near-infrared light occupy a narrow band of the electromagnetic spectrum with a remarkable biological property: they are absorbed by cytochrome c oxidase, the terminal enzyme in the mitochondrial electron transport chain. When stimulated by these wavelengths, mitochondria produce more ATP, reduce oxidative stress, and signal a cascade of downstream repair and regeneration processes.
At MK Wellness, we use a full-body panel delivering five clinical wavelengths — 633nm, 660nm, 810nm, 850nm, and 940nm — each targeting different tissue depths and cellular mechanisms. The result is a 15-minute session that triggers collagen synthesis, accelerates muscle recovery, reduces systemic inflammation, and supports neurological function simultaneously.
The research base for photobiomodulation (the scientific term for red and near-infrared light therapy) is one of the most substantial in wellness science — with over 5,000 peer-reviewed studies and growing clinical adoption across sports medicine, dermatology, and neurology.
What to Expect
Wellness goals it's part of
What a Session Feels Like
A red light session is one of the most pleasant experiences in the building. You stand or lie in front of a full-body panel radiating warm, visible red light and invisible near-infrared. There's a gentle warmth — more like sunlight on skin than heat — and most clients describe a calm, meditative quality to the experience.
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Who it's great for
How Often to Come, and What It Costs
Recommended frequency
Included in these memberships
Memberships count modalities: each one you use, like this one, counts as 1.
Safety & Contraindications
Do not use if you have any of the following — consult your physician
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Learn More →The Science & Research
For the curious: how Full Body Red Light Therapy works in the body, the studies behind it, and the areas researchers are exploring. Tap a topic to open it.
How it works in the body
Photobiomodulation works through a direct photochemical mechanism: photons of specific wavelengths are absorbed by chromophores within mitochondria — primarily cytochrome c oxidase — triggering a cascade of intracellular signaling that upregulates energy production and repair processes. Different wavelengths penetrate to different depths: 633–660nm targets superficial tissue (skin, superficial muscle), while 810–940nm penetrates deeper into muscle, bone, and neural tissue.
633nm/660nm — absorbed by cytochrome c oxidase in superficial cells; drives collagen synthesis, skin repair, and surface inflammation reduction
810nm — optimal near-infrared penetration; stimulates deep tissue repair, neural tissue, and thyroid
850nm — deep muscle and joint penetration; primary wavelength for athletic recovery and joint pain
940nm — greatest tissue depth; supports bone, vascular tissue, and deep neural structures
All wavelengths — reduce oxidative stress by increasing antioxidant enzyme production (catalase, superoxide dismutase)
Systemic effect — anti-inflammatory cytokine shift; reduction in TNF-α, IL-6, and prostaglandin E2
Research & clinical evidence (3 studies)
Red Light for Muscle Performance and Recovery
A 2015 meta-analysis in Lasers in Medical Science reviewed 13 quality randomized controlled trials of red and near-infrared light therapy around exercise.
- ·More repetitions and longer time to exhaustion than placebo
- ·Positive results for muscle damage markers in 13 of 16 comparisons
- ·The most consistent results came from red or infrared light used before exercise
Red Light for Skin and Collagen
A randomized, controlled trial of 136 volunteers tested full-body red and near-infrared light over 30 sessions (Photomedicine and Laser Surgery, 2014).
- ·Improved skin complexion and skin feeling
- ·Less skin roughness, measured by profilometry
- ·Higher collagen density, measured by ultrasound
- ·Blinded photo reviews confirmed the improvement compared with controls
Near-Infrared Light and the Brain
In an open pilot study from the VA Boston Healthcare System, 11 adults with lasting cognitive problems after a mild traumatic brain injury received 18 sessions of red and near-infrared light on the scalp (Journal of Neurotrauma, 2014).
- ·Significant improvements in executive function and verbal memory
- ·Participants reported better sleep and fewer PTSD symptoms
- ·Participants and families reported better social and work functioning
Areas it may support
Non-medical. These are areas of active research and client-reported benefit, not medical diagnoses or treatment claims.
Experience Full Body Red Light Therapy
at MK Wellness
17844 Mound Road, Suite F · Cypress, TX 77433
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MK Wellness services are non-medical and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. The research cited on this page reflects published studies and does not constitute medical advice. Individual results vary. Consult your physician before starting any wellness program.